Top nine major work priorities for 2017

4. Transforming and upgrading the real economy through innovation

This year, the government will strengthen its capability for creating technological innovations, accelerate the development of emerging industries and endeavor to transform and upgrade traditional industries. Furthermore, the government will continue to encourage people to start businesses and innovate as well as take comprehensive steps to improve product quality.

Photo taken on March 17, 2015 shows people working at Zhongguancun Innovation Street in Haidian district of Beijing, capital of China.[Photo/Xinhua]